The average adult needs about seven hours of sleep a night to feel fully rested and functional. Teenagers need to get an additional two hours of sleep to maintain their daily function. This number may even be higher if you …
Navigating the holidays with addiction struggles is difficult, but it is possible with the right support and resources. The holidays often escalate feelings of loneliness, sadness, or despair for those dealing with addiction, making it tempting to turn to drugs …
When you are facing drug and alcohol addiction, you want to choose the very best treatment option that is available to you. There are many options out there. It is confusing to know which one could be a good fit …
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When consuming alcohol, you likely notice some of the physical and emotional effects it has on your body. These effects leave the system relatively quickly, but the more you drink, the more likely you will develop long-term emotional effects from …
Teen bipolar disorder presents in similar ways as it presents in adults. Still, because of young people’s unique physical, emotional, social, and psychological challenges, bipolar disorder in teens can masquerade as extreme examples of normal teenage behavior. This makes identifying …
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Life is full of tight schedules, difficult choices, and other situations that can induce an expected level of stress. This is especially the case during the teenage years, when your teen may feel like they’re on the precipice of some …
Depression is a serious mental illness that can profoundly impact every aspect of a person’s life. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression affects more than 16 …
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Before seeing them off to college, many parents will help their daughters prepare emotionally for some of the challenges they will face. Many times, going to college will be the first time they will experience some real-world challenges they will …
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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness with extreme mood swings, from upbeat and active to depressed and lethargic. When bipolar disorder impacts girls, it can wreak some gender-specific problems. On the one end of the pendulum, a young woman with …
In this fast-paced world, there’s no shortage of daily demands. A mounting sense of pressure can take its toll, even bringing on symptoms of stress and depression. Before resorting to unhealthy coping methods, like drug or alcohol use, consider healthier …
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